Early 50s Straightbar Schwinn Whizzer

[Tom Hand]

Folks, can someone tell me if the springer front end for the Whizzer equipped Schwinns used a stronger spring? And, can anyone tell me where you might find a good usable front springer assembly with the stronger spring for my 1950 Schwinn I built?
Thank you all very much!
Tom Hand

 

[bricycle]

yes, they had a Heavy Duty Spring. Don't you want to use your disc brake?

 

[bricycle]

How does the disc mount to the wheel?
I have a pre '55 springer w/standard spring

 

[Tom Hand]

Thank you Mr. bicycle.
I fabricated a bracket to weld on to the fork that it attaches too.

 

[Schwinn lover]

Nice work there Tom! I also have a small fleet of straightbar Schwinn's Panthers & Hornets! Welcome to the Cabe! Ride on

 

[Tom Hand]

Wow that green one jumps out! Do you mind posting a few more images?
Thank you!
Tom Hand

 

[Schwinn lover]

Here you go,,,,

Built 4-5 of them Schwinn straightbar Panthers & Hornets

 

[Tom Hand]

Those are beautiful. A mix of old and new! The colors are awesome. Thank you.
Tom Hand

 

[Tom Hand]

Bricycle, you mentioned you had a pre-55 fork assembly. Was it for sale? And most importantly, is the heavier spring available from somewhere?
Thank you.
Tom

 

[schwinnderella]

The heavy spring used to be available alone and they were cheap, not sure if they are still available.